Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) is the most commonly used early intervention that has been designed (Oltmanns & Emery, 2015, p. 184). CISD is offered one to three days after the disaster and consists of a one-to-five- hour group meeting (Oltmanns & Emery, 2015, p. 184).
2. Prescribing antidepressant medications (SSRIs) is a recommended by a number of practice guidelines (Oltmanns & Emery, 2015, p. 186). As a result of the comorbidity between depression and PTSD, SSRIs are likely effective (Oltmanns & Emery, 2015, p. 186). Propranotol which is a beta-blocker, is supported by empirical research to help mitigate PTSD if given immediately after a trauma (Module 7 Part 1 Trauma Dissociation and Somatization Powerpoint, 2016).
3. CBT is one of the most effective treatments for PTSD (Oltmanns & Emery, 2015, p. 185). Cognitive behavioral therapy includes imagery rehearsal therapy, which is involves relieving nightmares while awake however redrafting the nightmare script however the client may like (Oltmanns & Emery, 2015, p. 185).
4. ASD treatment is statistically shown to help with the prevention of future PTSD, targeting a selective group of victims who meet ASD diagnostic criteria (Oltmanns & Emery, 2015, p. 186). This type of treatment integrates principles of CBT and involves five 90 minute sessions (Oltmanns & Emery, 2015, p.